15 Soft and Buttery Shortbread Cookie Recipes

Craving some homemade shortbread? These melt-in-your-mouth cookies are perfect with anything, from a cold glass of milk to hot cocoa or coffee. Feeling nostalgic or want to try your hand at baking them yourself? Check out these amazing shortbread cookie recipes! We’ve got classic flavors like maple pecan and chocolate chip, but there are tons of other delicious options too. In the mood for something savory? Give the olive oil and rosemary shortbread a whirl!

Easy Chocolate Chip Shortbread Cookie Recipe

Make this chocolate chip shortbread cookie recipe and you can expect buttery and delicious shortbread cookies with sweet chocolate morsels and a soft, crumbly texture. They’re a fun twist on classic shortbread and are perfect for dipping and dunking in a glass of milk.
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Strawberry Cheesecake Pinwheel Cookies

We love a good-lookin’ cookie. This Pinwheel strawberry cheesecake cookie offers a crispy shortbread outside with a creamy strawberry inside. You’ll be surprised at the creative ingredients used in this recipe!
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Mint Chocolate Shortbread Cookies

This mint chocolate shortbread cookies recipe features a rich and tender texture, with the irresistible combination of mint and chocolate flavors. The cookies are dipped in smooth, melted chocolate. If you’re a fan of thin mint cookies, these are a must-try!
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Cardamom Shortbread Cookies with Orange Glaze

These Cardamom-infused shortbread cookies are warm and unique taste, complemented by a luscious orange glaze that adds a touch of sweetness and citrusy tang. These cookies are incredibly rich, tender, and absolutely divine, melting in your mouth with each bite!
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Brown Sugar Shortbread Cookies

These yummy shortbread cookies are made with brown sugar, resulting in a rich and delightful flavor. They have a buttery and crisp texture that melts in your mouth.
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Scottish Shortbread Butter Biscuits

This recipe for keto and gluten-free Scottish shortbread is a fantastic option for holiday cookies. It’s both simple and perfect, with a buttery texture and a delightful soft crumble. Check the recipe for variations that fit your health goals!
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Chocolate Shortbread Cookies (Rich and Crumbly)

This delectable recipe for chocolate shortbread has all the features you adore about traditional shortbread – a luxurious, buttery taste and a delicate, crumbly consistency. The inclusion of cocoa takes these cookies to another level!
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Olive Oil Rosemary Shortbread Cookies

Shortbread can be sweet or savory! These Rosemary Shortbread cookies are infused with the smoothness of Olive Oil. Your tastebuds will be delighted in the harmonious blends of sweet and savory flavors.
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Maple Pecan Shortbread Cookies

These cookies are smooth, crisp, sweet, and salty. These delectable maple pecan shortbread cookies dissolve on your palate and make an excellent combination of flavors for any assortment of holiday treats!
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Shortbread Linzer Cookies with Raspberry Filling

A classic twist on a Linzer cookie, these perfectly tender cookie sandwiches will be hard to put down. With a sweet and tart raspberry filling and a perfect dusting of confectioners’ sugar, the almond shortbread is perfectly balanced.
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Cranberry Orange Shortbread Cookies

These gorgeous cranberry orange shortbread cookies are perfect for a Christmas party display. They scream holidays but they are beyond the beauty. The tangy cranberries and lemon zest pairs so well with the buttery shortbread cookies.
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Shortbread Chocolate Filled Christmas Cookies

These Christmas cookies are not your average shortbread treats! Instead of plain shortbread, these buttery cookies are filled with melted semi-sweet chocolate to create a delightful sandwich cookie.
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Shortbread Snowman Cookies

These buttery shortbread snowman cookies are so festive and adorable. Made with a simple shortbread dough and decorated with candy belts and edible glue (or honey), this takes simplicity and creativity to the next level.
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Christmas Shortbread Thumbprint Cookies

Christmas Shortbread Thumbprint Cookies, topped with festive sprinkles, are a delightful treat. These colorful cookies, made from a rich and buttery shortbread dough, feature a thumbprint filled with sweet buttercream icing.
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Amazing Rose Vanilla Shortbread Cookies

Beautiful black and white vanilla shortbread cookies are delicious and so pretty. Valentine almond cookie with edible rose petals.
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